Texas says Withdrawing from US Refugee Resettlement Program

[JustAnotherNut]

...stupid enough to not have learned those lessons from Europe's similar mistakes

 

[Penelope]

Its the least we can do is take the refugees, after all we bombed the heck out of their country trying to do
a coup. Mi is taking the most and I'm not complaining, we also pay a state income tax. Texans don't, so shut your mouth and take your share, you loafers.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Its the least we can do is take the refugees, after all we bombed the heck out of their country trying to do
a coup. Mi is taking the most and I'm not complaining, we also pay a state income tax. Texans don't, so shut your mouth and take your share, you loafers.

No.....

 

[Two Thumbs]

Texas says withdrawing from U.S. refugee resettlement program


Texas gave notice on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from participating in the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement's program, citing security concerns after failing in federal court to halt the inflow of Syrian refugees into the state.

The Texas State Refugee Coordinator sent a letter to the agency, giving 120 days notice of its intention to withdraw, charging the program was riddled with problems that present security risks, Republican Governor Greg Abbott said.

"Despite multiple requests by the State of Texas, the federal government lacks the capability or the will to distinguish the dangerous from the harmless, and Texas will not be an accomplice to such dereliction of duty to the American people," Abbott said in a statement.

Texas, a bellwether state for conservative policies, has seen other Republican-led states follow its lead in challenging the Obama administration's refugee resettlement plans in and out of the courts.

Officials from the Office of Refugee Resettlement were not available for comment. U.S. officials have said refugees are carefully vetted before entering.

The U.S. Justice Department has argued in court filings that the federal government sets policies for international immigration and states do not have authority to halt federal plans.

The Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, a leading resettlement agency, expressed disapproval of Texas' action.

"The decision to pull out of the refugee resettlement program after nearly 40 years of participation is misguided and inconsistent with that state's proud history of welcoming refugees," it said in a statement.

Since Jan. 1, 2011, there have been 1,104 Syrian refugees resettled in Texas, according to the U.S. State Department-affiliated Refugee Processing Center. That is less than the 1,610 people resettled in California and the 1,515 sent to Michigan.

The Obama administration said on Aug. 29 it would meet its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees during the current fiscal year a month ahead of schedule and was working with Congress to increase the target by a few thousand during 2017.

U.S. admission of Syrian refugees has been a hot button issue in the 2016 presidential race.

The civil war in Syria has led to a flood of refugees. The United States has offered refuge to far fewer than many of its allies. Germany has taken in over a million refugees from Syria, North Africa and Asia in the last year, while Canada admitted nearly 30,000 between November last year and May 1.

You guys haven't figured out yet that you aren't your own country and can't go against federal law.

So you shouldn't get any more federal money or federal contracts and all military bases in Texas soil should be moved elsewhere. No money for your schools or anything else.

There ya go.

. You sound as if your scared of Texas having power to choose it's own path to a healthy prosperous future, and this without wrong headed interference coming from commie libs forcing idiocy down it's throat.

she fears that the Fed gov will lose power and control.

just like that cowards that wanted to keep following the king of england

 

[Two Thumbs]

Its the least we can do is take the refugees, after all we bombed the heck out of their country trying to do
a coup. Mi is taking the most and I'm not complaining, we also pay a state income tax. Texans don't, so shut your mouth and take your share, you loafers.

a leftist war should be supported by leftist

 

[bodecea]

Texas says withdrawing from U.S. refugee resettlement program


Texas gave notice on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from participating in the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement's program, citing security concerns after failing in federal court to halt the inflow of Syrian refugees into the state.

The Texas State Refugee Coordinator sent a letter to the agency, giving 120 days notice of its intention to withdraw, charging the program was riddled with problems that present security risks, Republican Governor Greg Abbott said.

"Despite multiple requests by the State of Texas, the federal government lacks the capability or the will to distinguish the dangerous from the harmless, and Texas will not be an accomplice to such dereliction of duty to the American people," Abbott said in a statement.

Texas, a bellwether state for conservative policies, has seen other Republican-led states follow its lead in challenging the Obama administration's refugee resettlement plans in and out of the courts.

Officials from the Office of Refugee Resettlement were not available for comment. U.S. officials have said refugees are carefully vetted before entering.

The U.S. Justice Department has argued in court filings that the federal government sets policies for international immigration and states do not have authority to halt federal plans.

The Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, a leading resettlement agency, expressed disapproval of Texas' action.

"The decision to pull out of the refugee resettlement program after nearly 40 years of participation is misguided and inconsistent with that state's proud history of welcoming refugees," it said in a statement.

Since Jan. 1, 2011, there have been 1,104 Syrian refugees resettled in Texas, according to the U.S. State Department-affiliated Refugee Processing Center. That is less than the 1,610 people resettled in California and the 1,515 sent to Michigan.

The Obama administration said on Aug. 29 it would meet its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees during the current fiscal year a month ahead of schedule and was working with Congress to increase the target by a few thousand during 2017.

U.S. admission of Syrian refugees has been a hot button issue in the 2016 presidential race.

The civil war in Syria has led to a flood of refugees. The United States has offered refuge to far fewer than many of its allies. Germany has taken in over a million refugees from Syria, North Africa and Asia in the last year, while Canada admitted nearly 30,000 between November last year and May 1.

Oh good! Are they seceding then? Hope so.

 

[bodecea]

Texas says withdrawing from U.S. refugee resettlement program


Texas gave notice on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from participating in the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement's program, citing security concerns after failing in federal court to halt the inflow of Syrian refugees into the state.

The Texas State Refugee Coordinator sent a letter to the agency, giving 120 days notice of its intention to withdraw, charging the program was riddled with problems that present security risks, Republican Governor Greg Abbott said.

"Despite multiple requests by the State of Texas, the federal government lacks the capability or the will to distinguish the dangerous from the harmless, and Texas will not be an accomplice to such dereliction of duty to the American people," Abbott said in a statement.

Texas, a bellwether state for conservative policies, has seen other Republican-led states follow its lead in challenging the Obama administration's refugee resettlement plans in and out of the courts.

Officials from the Office of Refugee Resettlement were not available for comment. U.S. officials have said refugees are carefully vetted before entering.

The U.S. Justice Department has argued in court filings that the federal government sets policies for international immigration and states do not have authority to halt federal plans.

The Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, a leading resettlement agency, expressed disapproval of Texas' action.

"The decision to pull out of the refugee resettlement program after nearly 40 years of participation is misguided and inconsistent with that state's proud history of welcoming refugees," it said in a statement.

Since Jan. 1, 2011, there have been 1,104 Syrian refugees resettled in Texas, according to the U.S. State Department-affiliated Refugee Processing Center. That is less than the 1,610 people resettled in California and the 1,515 sent to Michigan.

The Obama administration said on Aug. 29 it would meet its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees during the current fiscal year a month ahead of schedule and was working with Congress to increase the target by a few thousand during 2017.

U.S. admission of Syrian refugees has been a hot button issue in the 2016 presidential race.

The civil war in Syria has led to a flood of refugees. The United States has offered refuge to far fewer than many of its allies. Germany has taken in over a million refugees from Syria, North Africa and Asia in the last year, while Canada admitted nearly 30,000 between November last year and May 1.

You guys haven't figured out yet that you aren't your own country and can't go against federal law.

So you shouldn't get any more federal money or federal contracts and all military bases in Texas soil should be moved elsewhere. No money for your schools or anything else.

There ya go.

. You sound as if your scared of Texas having power to choose it's own path to a healthy prosperous future, and this without wrong headed interference coming from commie libs forcing idiocy down it's throat.

she fears that the Fed gov will lose power and control.

just like that cowards that wanted to keep following the king of england

The con-servative Tories.

 

[Two Thumbs]

Texas says withdrawing from U.S. refugee resettlement program


Texas gave notice on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from participating in the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement's program, citing security concerns after failing in federal court to halt the inflow of Syrian refugees into the state.

The Texas State Refugee Coordinator sent a letter to the agency, giving 120 days notice of its intention to withdraw, charging the program was riddled with problems that present security risks, Republican Governor Greg Abbott said.

"Despite multiple requests by the State of Texas, the federal government lacks the capability or the will to distinguish the dangerous from the harmless, and Texas will not be an accomplice to such dereliction of duty to the American people," Abbott said in a statement.

Texas, a bellwether state for conservative policies, has seen other Republican-led states follow its lead in challenging the Obama administration's refugee resettlement plans in and out of the courts.

Officials from the Office of Refugee Resettlement were not available for comment. U.S. officials have said refugees are carefully vetted before entering.

The U.S. Justice Department has argued in court filings that the federal government sets policies for international immigration and states do not have authority to halt federal plans.

The Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, a leading resettlement agency, expressed disapproval of Texas' action.

"The decision to pull out of the refugee resettlement program after nearly 40 years of participation is misguided and inconsistent with that state's proud history of welcoming refugees," it said in a statement.

Since Jan. 1, 2011, there have been 1,104 Syrian refugees resettled in Texas, according to the U.S. State Department-affiliated Refugee Processing Center. That is less than the 1,610 people resettled in California and the 1,515 sent to Michigan.

The Obama administration said on Aug. 29 it would meet its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees during the current fiscal year a month ahead of schedule and was working with Congress to increase the target by a few thousand during 2017.

U.S. admission of Syrian refugees has been a hot button issue in the 2016 presidential race.

The civil war in Syria has led to a flood of refugees. The United States has offered refuge to far fewer than many of its allies. Germany has taken in over a million refugees from Syria, North Africa and Asia in the last year, while Canada admitted nearly 30,000 between November last year and May 1.

You guys haven't figured out yet that you aren't your own country and can't go against federal law.

So you shouldn't get any more federal money or federal contracts and all military bases in Texas soil should be moved elsewhere. No money for your schools or anything else.

There ya go.

. You sound as if your scared of Texas having power to choose it's own path to a healthy prosperous future, and this without wrong headed interference coming from commie libs forcing idiocy down it's throat.

she fears that the Fed gov will lose power and control.

just like that cowards that wanted to keep following the king of england

The con-servative Tories.

tories supported the current government and wanted no change.
leftist support the current government but want more government.

history is not on your side

 

[jillian]

Texas says withdrawing from U.S. refugee resettlement program


Texas gave notice on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from participating in the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement's program, citing security concerns after failing in federal court to halt the inflow of Syrian refugees into the state.

The Texas State Refugee Coordinator sent a letter to the agency, giving 120 days notice of its intention to withdraw, charging the program was riddled with problems that present security risks, Republican Governor Greg Abbott said.

"Despite multiple requests by the State of Texas, the federal government lacks the capability or the will to distinguish the dangerous from the harmless, and Texas will not be an accomplice to such dereliction of duty to the American people," Abbott said in a statement.

Texas, a bellwether state for conservative policies, has seen other Republican-led states follow its lead in challenging the Obama administration's refugee resettlement plans in and out of the courts.

Officials from the Office of Refugee Resettlement were not available for comment. U.S. officials have said refugees are carefully vetted before entering.

The U.S. Justice Department has argued in court filings that the federal government sets policies for international immigration and states do not have authority to halt federal plans.

The Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, a leading resettlement agency, expressed disapproval of Texas' action.

"The decision to pull out of the refugee resettlement program after nearly 40 years of participation is misguided and inconsistent with that state's proud history of welcoming refugees," it said in a statement.

Since Jan. 1, 2011, there have been 1,104 Syrian refugees resettled in Texas, according to the U.S. State Department-affiliated Refugee Processing Center. That is less than the 1,610 people resettled in California and the 1,515 sent to Michigan.

The Obama administration said on Aug. 29 it would meet its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees during the current fiscal year a month ahead of schedule and was working with Congress to increase the target by a few thousand during 2017.

U.S. admission of Syrian refugees has been a hot button issue in the 2016 presidential race.

The civil war in Syria has led to a flood of refugees. The United States has offered refuge to far fewer than many of its allies. Germany has taken in over a million refugees from Syria, North Africa and Asia in the last year, while Canada admitted nearly 30,000 between November last year and May 1.

You guys haven't figured out yet that you aren't your own country and can't go against federal law.

So you shouldn't get any more federal money or federal contracts and all military bases in Texas soil should be moved elsewhere. No money for your schools or anything else.

There ya go.

. You sound as if your scared of Texas having power to choose it's own path to a healthy prosperous future, and this without wrong headed interference coming from commie libs forcing idiocy down it's throat.

she fears that the Fed gov will lose power and control.

just like that cowards that wanted to keep following the king of england

The con-servative Tories.

tories supported the current government and wanted no change.
leftist support the current government but want more government.

history is not on your side

tories were "conservatives"

you'd have been a tory not a revolutionary.

 

[Yousaidwhat]

No more federal aid of any kind to Texas then.

Thats cool..as long as I dont have to pay any federal taxes i'm good with that.

And I'll be moving back to Texas to join you.

 

[Yousaidwhat]

No more federal aid of any kind to Texas then.

Extortion?

 

[Yousaidwhat]

Texas says withdrawing from U.S. refugee resettlement program


Texas gave notice on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from participating in the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement's program, citing security concerns after failing in federal court to halt the inflow of Syrian refugees into the state.

The Texas State Refugee Coordinator sent a letter to the agency, giving 120 days notice of its intention to withdraw, charging the program was riddled with problems that present security risks, Republican Governor Greg Abbott said.

"Despite multiple requests by the State of Texas, the federal government lacks the capability or the will to distinguish the dangerous from the harmless, and Texas will not be an accomplice to such dereliction of duty to the American people," Abbott said in a statement.

Texas, a bellwether state for conservative policies, has seen other Republican-led states follow its lead in challenging the Obama administration's refugee resettlement plans in and out of the courts.

Officials from the Office of Refugee Resettlement were not available for comment. U.S. officials have said refugees are carefully vetted before entering.

The U.S. Justice Department has argued in court filings that the federal government sets policies for international immigration and states do not have authority to halt federal plans.

The Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, a leading resettlement agency, expressed disapproval of Texas' action.

"The decision to pull out of the refugee resettlement program after nearly 40 years of participation is misguided and inconsistent with that state's proud history of welcoming refugees," it said in a statement.

Since Jan. 1, 2011, there have been 1,104 Syrian refugees resettled in Texas, according to the U.S. State Department-affiliated Refugee Processing Center. That is less than the 1,610 people resettled in California and the 1,515 sent to Michigan.

The Obama administration said on Aug. 29 it would meet its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees during the current fiscal year a month ahead of schedule and was working with Congress to increase the target by a few thousand during 2017.

U.S. admission of Syrian refugees has been a hot button issue in the 2016 presidential race.

The civil war in Syria has led to a flood of refugees. The United States has offered refuge to far fewer than many of its allies. Germany has taken in over a million refugees from Syria, North Africa and Asia in the last year, while Canada admitted nearly 30,000 between November last year and May 1.

You guys haven't figured out yet that you aren't your own country and can't go against federal law.

So you shouldn't get any more federal money or federal contracts and all military bases in Texas soil should be moved elsewhere. No money for your schools or anything else.

There ya go.

. You sound as if your scared of Texas having power to choose it's own path to a healthy prosperous future, and this without wrong headed interference coming from commie libs forcing idiocy down it's throat.

no. it's rightwingers who are afraid of everything.

I'm pointing out what the law is. and federal law is the supreme law of the land.

I love when pretend constitutionalists like you crash and burn

Laws are so ... yesterday.

 

[bodecea]

You guys haven't figured out yet that you aren't your own country and can't go against federal law.

So you shouldn't get any more federal money or federal contracts and all military bases in Texas soil should be moved elsewhere. No money for your schools or anything else.

There ya go.

. You sound as if your scared of Texas having power to choose it's own path to a healthy prosperous future, and this without wrong headed interference coming from commie libs forcing idiocy down it's throat.

she fears that the Fed gov will lose power and control.

just like that cowards that wanted to keep following the king of england

The con-servative Tories.

tories supported the current government and wanted no change.
leftist support the current government but want more government.

history is not on your side

tories were "conservatives"

you'd have been a tory not a revolutionary.

Some things never change ...Tories/Con-servatives...still cowardly.

 

[jillian]

Texas says withdrawing from U.S. refugee resettlement program


Texas gave notice on Wednesday that it was withdrawing from participating in the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement's program, citing security concerns after failing in federal court to halt the inflow of Syrian refugees into the state.

The Texas State Refugee Coordinator sent a letter to the agency, giving 120 days notice of its intention to withdraw, charging the program was riddled with problems that present security risks, Republican Governor Greg Abbott said.

"Despite multiple requests by the State of Texas, the federal government lacks the capability or the will to distinguish the dangerous from the harmless, and Texas will not be an accomplice to such dereliction of duty to the American people," Abbott said in a statement.

Texas, a bellwether state for conservative policies, has seen other Republican-led states follow its lead in challenging the Obama administration's refugee resettlement plans in and out of the courts.

Officials from the Office of Refugee Resettlement were not available for comment. U.S. officials have said refugees are carefully vetted before entering.

The U.S. Justice Department has argued in court filings that the federal government sets policies for international immigration and states do not have authority to halt federal plans.

The Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, a leading resettlement agency, expressed disapproval of Texas' action.

"The decision to pull out of the refugee resettlement program after nearly 40 years of participation is misguided and inconsistent with that state's proud history of welcoming refugees," it said in a statement.

Since Jan. 1, 2011, there have been 1,104 Syrian refugees resettled in Texas, according to the U.S. State Department-affiliated Refugee Processing Center. That is less than the 1,610 people resettled in California and the 1,515 sent to Michigan.

The Obama administration said on Aug. 29 it would meet its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees during the current fiscal year a month ahead of schedule and was working with Congress to increase the target by a few thousand during 2017.

U.S. admission of Syrian refugees has been a hot button issue in the 2016 presidential race.

The civil war in Syria has led to a flood of refugees. The United States has offered refuge to far fewer than many of its allies. Germany has taken in over a million refugees from Syria, North Africa and Asia in the last year, while Canada admitted nearly 30,000 between November last year and May 1.

You guys haven't figured out yet that you aren't your own country and can't go against federal law.

So you shouldn't get any more federal money or federal contracts and all military bases in Texas soil should be moved elsewhere. No money for your schools or anything else.

There ya go.

. You sound as if your scared of Texas having power to choose it's own path to a healthy prosperous future, and this without wrong headed interference coming from commie libs forcing idiocy down it's throat.

no. it's rightwingers who are afraid of everything.

I'm pointing out what the law is. and federal law is the supreme law of the land.

I love when pretend constitutionalists like you crash and burn

Laws are so ... yesterday.

 

[Two Thumbs]

You guys haven't figured out yet that you aren't your own country and can't go against federal law.

So you shouldn't get any more federal money or federal contracts and all military bases in Texas soil should be moved elsewhere. No money for your schools or anything else.

There ya go.

. You sound as if your scared of Texas having power to choose it's own path to a healthy prosperous future, and this without wrong headed interference coming from commie libs forcing idiocy down it's throat.

she fears that the Fed gov will lose power and control.

just like that cowards that wanted to keep following the king of england

The con-servative Tories.

tories supported the current government and wanted no change.
leftist support the current government but want more government.

history is not on your side

tories were "conservatives"

you'd have been a tory not a revolutionary.

wrong

I support freedom, like the revolutionaries, you support the government, like the tories.

don't worry, I don't expect you to understand, you've been told the opposite your entire life.

 

[Two Thumbs]

. You sound as if your scared of Texas having power to choose it's own path to a healthy prosperous future, and this without wrong headed interference coming from commie libs forcing idiocy down it's throat.

she fears that the Fed gov will lose power and control.

just like that cowards that wanted to keep following the king of england

The con-servative Tories.

tories supported the current government and wanted no change.
leftist support the current government but want more government.

history is not on your side

tories were "conservatives"

you'd have been a tory not a revolutionary.

Some things never change ...Tories/Con-servatives...still cowardly.

well now, since you served in the military, you know it's full of mostly conservatives.

not that you have enough honor to be truthful

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

No more federal aid of any kind to Texas then.

Fuck off

 

[Picaro]

Story breaking today over Obama having the USIS rubber stamp these vermin and get them registered to vote by November. So much for his lie about 'vetting'.

 

[JustAnotherNut]

Its the least we can do is take the refugees, after all we bombed the heck out of their country trying to do
a coup. Mi is taking the most and I'm not complaining, we also pay a state income tax. Texans don't, so shut your mouth and take your share, you loafers.

State of Washington doesn't have state income tax either, but we do have a 9.6% sales tax and other taxes to pay that other states don't. Taxes paid in each state are somewhat close overall. But it's up to each state individually on just what they tax & how much. The American people aren't loafers and we all have to pay our share.

 

[beagle9]

Story breaking today over Obama having the USIS rubber stamp these vermin and get them registered to vote by November. So much for his lie about 'vetting'.

. If true, then it is of my opinion that Obama could actually be engaging in what could be viewed as being a traitor (sell out) towards this nation, and he could be guilty of actively committing outright treason right out in the open now. Is he so bold that he would committ such an act or acts right out in front of the naive citizens, congress critters, and the senators of this nation now? Scratching my head in confusion now, hmmm. Wow.